Recent floods caused by heavy rains have caused very severe damage to organic growers in Epanomi, Greece.
"100% of the late melons and 99% of the tomatoes have been destroyed," as revealed to ANA-MPA by the president of the Union of Organic Farmers of Northern Greece, Chrysoula Skorditi, in a meeting held in Thessaloniki ahead of the 2nd National Conference of Organic Agriculture and Livestock. Moreover, he warned about the phenomenon of salinization affecting the crops in the region and called for measures for the management of water resources.
Regarding the general situation of organic farmers, Mr Skorditi stressed the importance of making producers able to market "their products directly, while building trust with consumers."
"Especially important is the support of biodiversity through the use of local seeds, and to this end, we call for the full reopening of the National Seed Production Centres," added Mr Skorditi.
Source: news.makedonias.gr